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Phase Transitions in Two-Dimensional Complex Plasmas

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  • © 2011

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Authors:
  1. Christina A. Knapek

    1. Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterr.Physik, Garching, Germany

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  • Reports two experiments, each of whose analysis makes an important contribution to understanding 2D complex plasmas
  • Examiners unanimous in awarding highest mark of "summa cum laude" to this work
  • Nominated as an outstanding contribution by Max-Planck-Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Garching

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 1-5

  3. Complex Plasmas

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 7-17

  4. Experiments

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 19-30

  5. Data Analysis Techniques

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 31-46

  6. Estimation of the Coupling Strength \(\Upgamma\)

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 47-67

  7. Theory of Phase Transitions in 2D Systems

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 69-77

  8. Recrystallization of a 2D Plasma Crystal

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 79-122

  9. Summary and Outlook

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 123-125

  10. Appendix A: Estimation of Uncertainties in the Particle Coordinates

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 127-150

  11. Appendix B: Bond Orientational Order

    • Christina A. Knapek
    Pages 151-156

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 157-158
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The two experimental studies reported in this thesis contribute important new knowledge about phase transitions in two-dimensional complex plasmas: in one case a determination of the coupling parameter (ratio of mean potential to mean kinetic energy of the particles in an ensemble), and in the other a detailed characterization of the non-equilibrium recrystallization of a two-dimensional system. The latter results are used to establish the connection between structural order parameters and the kinetic energy, which in turn gives novel insights into the underlying physical processes determining the two-dimensional phase transition.

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  • Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterr.Physik, Garching, Germany

    Christina A. Knapek

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